Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet.
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adj. 米制的，公制的，十进制的;度量的;距离的;
n. 度量标准;[数学]度量;诗体，韵文，诗韵;
💡 metr计量，测量 + ic 形容词后缀 → 公制的，米制的
"the metric system of measurement"
公制度量衡
近义：metrical
n. 体系，系统;制度;身体;方法;
💡 sy(syn-=together)+ste(to stand)→系统；体系；秩序；制度；方法
"The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time."
该系统能够同时运行一个以上的程序。
近义：approach, method, methodology, procedure, process, technique
adv. 真，真正;实在，果真;实际上;事实上;
💡 real真实的+ly表副词 →真正地
"Tom was really hungry and ate up everything served."
汤姆确实饿坏了,把端到桌上的东西吃得精光.
近义：honestly, indeed, just, authentically, particularly, properly
反义：hypocritically, insincerely, lyingly, meretriciously, misleadingly, untruthfully
n. 总数;数数;罪状;论点;
v. 数数;计算总数;把…算入;重要;
💡 count(to count)→数；计算；包括；以为；信赖；有价值
"Billy can't count yet."
比利还不会数数。
近义：list, number, numerate, recite, reckon, recount
n. 普及;流行;名气，名望，通俗性，大众性;人望;
💡 popul人民+ar...的+ity表名词→popular流行的+ity表名词 → 流行
"Agency France Presse enjoys great popularity both at home and abroad."
法新社在国内外都很有名气.
近义：fame
反义：discredit
n. 子弹，弹药;弹丸;[印]着重号;
💡 bull球 + et表示小 → n.枪弹，子弹，弹丸
"There were bullet holes in the door."
门上有弹孔。
近义：layoff, discharge, dismissal, munition, shot, slug